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It’s not a sprint. It’s a marathon.

It’s not a sprint. It’s a marathon.

Contributed by Bob Rawlins, oxygen user and consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ So, how many times have you heard this phrase or how often do you still hear it today? (Grumble, Grumble) Yeah, me too, but, it does make sense if you think about it. Interstitial (in-tur-STISH-ul)...
What is COPD?

What is COPD?

Contributed by George Coppola, CAIRE Inc. ~ PART ONE ~  This month you will see a flurry of orange ribbons pop up on friends’ social media timelines and all over the web drawing awareness to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The global recognition effort...
Exercise and COPD

Exercise and COPD

*By submitting this information, I authorize CAIRE to contact me including by phone.Contributed by Jim Nelson, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ Prior to my transplant, I was fortunate enough to go through a pulmonary rehab program at a local hospital. I enjoyed the program...
Inspiration, what is that?

Inspiration, what is that?

Contributed by Bob Rawlins, oxygen user and consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ From Merriam-Webster the definition of Inspiration: ➢ A divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. ➢ The action or power of...
Oxygen therapy to acceptance

Oxygen therapy to acceptance

Contributed by Bob Rawlins, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ So you’re on oxygen … And I say, “You are special.” 🙂 We talk about being on oxygen with an attitude!! Recognizing that is important, but so easy for some to dismiss. You have been prescribed supplemental oxygen...
Oxygen therapy

Oxygen therapy

Contributed by Bob Rawlins, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ So, I thought this might be a good subject of conversation. It might bring back some unpleasant memories for you, but I thought this might help others who might be going through it as we speak. How did you feel...